Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a big win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, scoring 40 points on 17-of-26 shooting. He also dished out 8 assists and grabbed 3 rebounds in just 29 minutes of play. The Thunder won the game with a score of 134-114.
What It Means
Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance marked his fourth game this season scoring over 40 points, and he led all players in scoring for the tenth time this year. He has been consistent, averaging a league-leading 31.4 points per game. His ability to distribute the ball was also evident as he exceeded his assist projection by two, maintaining an average of six assists per game, which ranks him first on his team and eighth among point guards. This season, he has finished inside the top five at his position in scoring in nearly 90% of games.
